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JWF 240

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWF 240
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,956 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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JWF 240 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWF 240, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 75 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWF 240 registered?

JWF 240 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 11 January 1951.

Is JWF 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWF 240 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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